Manama travel budget

Manama: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Manama

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Manama for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 95 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 11 per person
  • $ 3.3 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1697* (644 BHD)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 130 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 31 per person
  • $ 27 per person
  • $ 11 per person

Total budget:

$ 3683* (1400 BHD)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 130 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 56 per person
  • $ 69 per person
  • $ 22 per person

Total budget:

$ 5868* (2226 BHD)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Manama compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Manama in 2024 is essentially identical to the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Manama in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Manama by expense type

Restaurant budget in Manama

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Manama is 25% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 7.3/person
($ 2.6 to $ 15)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 29/person
($ 17 to $ 40)

23% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 7.1/person
($ 6.6 to $ 7.8)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 9.2 for 500ml
($ 6.6 to $ 17)

58% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 3.5 for 330ml
($ 2.1 to $ 5.2)

1% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 5.4/cup
($ 4 to $ 7.9)

9% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.8/can
($ 0.6 to $ 1.6)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.3/bottle
($ 0.3 to $ 0.6)

82% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Manama

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Manama is 11% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 174/night
($ 35 to $ 1173)

5% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 167
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 150/night
($ 39 to $ 685)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 151
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 145/night
($ 42 to $ 648)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 115/night
($ 49 to $ 287)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 303
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 272/night
($ 105 to $ 946)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 434
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 174/month
($ 35 to $ 1173)

8% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 162
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 194/month
($ 58 to $ 951)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 235
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 180/month
($ 50 to $ 963)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 202
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 174/month
($ 35 to $ 1173)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 219
Family room
Family room
$ 304/month
($ 73 to $ 1340)

52% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 200

Supermarket food budget in Manama

On average, the price of supermarket food in Manama is 40% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.8/litre
($ 1.4 to $ 2.6)

73% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 1.4/500g
($ 0.8 to $ 4)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 2.4/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 4.4)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.6/12 eggs
($ 1.6 to $ 4.7)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 6.6/kg
($ 3.5 to $ 15)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 2.4/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 2.6)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1.2/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 2)

75% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 0.8/kg
($ 0.4 to $ 1.2)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.9
($ 0.5 to $ 2.6)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Public and private transport budget in Manama

On average, the price of transport in Manama is 6% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.8/ticket
($ 0.8 to $ 1.4)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 4.3/km
($ 2.6 to $ 7.8)

158% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 0.5/litre
($ 0.4 to $ 0.6)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 4.6
($ 2.6 to $ 9.2)

28% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 33/24hrs
($ 27 to $ 72)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 71

Leisure activity budget in Manama

On average, budget for leisure activities in Manama is 60% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 11/ticket
($ 9.2 to $ 14)

23% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 51/hr
($ 40 to $ 54)

142% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Manama

On average, shopping budget in Manama is 12% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 6.5/pack
($ 5 to $ 6.6)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 51
($ 28 to $ 80)

3% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 74
($ 28 to $ 106)

73% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42



About this information on the cost of living in Manama

The information about the cost of living in Manama shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Manama was updated on 07-11-2024.

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